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Communication: The most common suggestions concerned communication, including <br /> providing additional opportunities for communication through the City's website, email, <br /> safety alerts, even business cards. Businesses appreciated prior flood information and <br /> asked for more. <br /> Zoning /Permitted Uses: Land use was a topic of interest. Three individuals wanted only <br /> industrial uses in the area and five wanted additional non industrial uses including more <br /> offices (to generate customers), restaurants and a hotel. Of these, one business <br /> suggested a transitional buffer around the MIC to allow commercial uses that could <br /> serve both residents and industrial employees, while another felt that the southern part <br /> of the MIC should be rezoned to office. <br /> Transportation: Suggestions concerned traffic lights, including better timing for lights <br /> along E. Marginal Way and desire for a traffic light at S. 112 and E. Marginal Way. <br /> There was concern over a potential bike lane on E. Marginal. <br /> Permitting: Three businesses wanted faster or more certain permitting. One <br /> suggested offering permitting assistance and advice, while another wanted more notice <br /> for business license renewals. One suggested that the City adapt its processes to fit <br /> real demands. <br /> Transit /Light Rail: Three businesses wanted the light rail stop at E. Marginal and <br /> better access to public transportation. <br /> Taxes /Bureaucracy: Not surprisingly, lower taxes and no BEtO tax were requested. <br /> Another business asked for friendlier service to business with less bureaucracy. <br /> Public Safety: Additional police patrols were requested, as well as more emergency <br /> training. Better police and fire department cooperation was suggested. <br /> Landscaping: Trees and bushes along E. Marginal Way attracted notice with a request <br /> for trimming to improve safety and visibility, as well as a suggestion for fewer <br /> landscaping requirements. <br /> Regulations: Request was made for consistent sign code enforcement. The City was <br /> asked to to work with State and federal governments to change paint regulations. <br /> Other: Several additional comments were made, including: 1) Keep supporting the Rock <br /> and Roll Marathon; 2)Monitor City actions for impacts on business; 3)Keep reaching out <br /> to business as you are doing through this survey businesses sometimes feel that the <br /> City of Tukwila doesn't care about them; 4) Provide help in hiring qualified employees; <br /> 5)Thanks to Mayor Haggerton for his participation in Museum of Flight programs. <br /> Survey results will be shared with City officials for consideration. <br /> W: \Long Range Projects \MIC Study\ Issues &Opps \MIC Logo \Issues &OppsReport.doc Page 6 <br />